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How to get fromLower East Side to Times Squareby subway, ferry, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Lower East Side to Times Square by subway, ferry, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway subway B / ...
    8 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bowery/Spring St to 3 Av/E 33 Stbus bus M103
    20 min
    $1–40
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    9 min
    $5
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Times Squaretaxi taxi 3.6 mi
    9 min
    $19–23
  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lower East Side to Times Squarewalk walk 3.3 mi
    1h 2m

Lower East Side to Times Square by subway

Calendar1506Weekly Subways
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 9 min.

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